Corporate Wellness Internship at Cooper Ventures

Cooper Ventures, one of eight divisions of Dr. Kenneth Cooper's Aerobics Center, provides consulting and management services for corporate wellness and health facilities. Internship locations include Austin and Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Ga.; and Durant, Okla.

Internship Objectives
The Cooper Ventures fitness/health promotion internships provide student interns an opportunity to apply educational and technical experience in their specific fields. During the 12 to 15 week internship, interns will gain 400-plus hours of hands-on experience working with a fitness and/or wellness program.

Internship Sessions

	Spring Semester	Beginning in January (Applications due October 15)
	Summer Semester	Beginning in May or June (Applications due February 15)
	Fall Semester	Beginning in September (Applications due June 1)

Requirements
Interns are required to have completed the majority of undergraduate or graduate work in a health-related field and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Interns will work at one main site and will have the opportunity to visit other Cooper Ventures sites and The Cooper Aerobics Center. The completion of one major site-specific project is required. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the coverage and day-to-day operations of the fitness center (if applicable); conducting assessments and health screenings; and planning, marketing, and implementing wellness programs. Current first aid and CPR certifications are required.